In 1990, Oklahoma ranked 32nd nationally in overall health, according to a report by America’s Health Rankings. Today, it is nearly at the bottom, coming in at 47th. In fact, obesity has increased 17 percent in the last six years alone. So what’s a reasonable way to help improve Oklahomans’ health? Oklahoma State Department of […]
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Oklahoma Legislature passes bill to help eliminate food deserts
The Healthy Food Financing Act takes effect Nov. 1.
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OCCHD, others receive a federal grant to bridge gap between social, medical care
“Unmet health needs like food insecurity, transportation issues and unstable housing can lead to developing risks for chronic diseases,” she said. “We want to combat individuals increasing their risks of developing chronic diseases through traditional health care with preventable care.”
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“We talk about emotional eating, what kinds of issues trigger us to eat when we aren’t happy, aren’t hungry and maybe past full,” Manning said.
“We talk about emotional eating, what kinds of issues trigger us to eat when we aren’t happy, aren’t hungry and maybe past full,” Manning said.
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Weighed down: Disordered eating adds new problems to many people’s weight-loss journeys
“My advice to those suffering is to realize they have a biological illness that is not their or their family’s fault,” Laura said. “The only cure to the illness is food. Period. Even if the sufferer is not ‘underweight,’ it’s critical to stabilize eating patterns.”
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“A person who goes on a very low calorie diet at 800 calories, there are a lot of hormonal shifts that try to tell your body, ‘Oh, there is something wrong here,’” she said.
“A person who goes on a very low calorie diet at 800 calories, there are a lot of hormonal shifts that try to tell your body, ‘Oh, there is something wrong here,’” she said.
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Weighed down: Surgeries remain a viable yet extreme option in weight loss and management
“When you diet and begin losing weight in a typical diet and exercise program, the body begins defending against that,” Keller said.
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Weighed down: Oklahoma Gazette series examines obesity and healthy weight management
“What we try to do in our office is absolutely listen. We have clients who are eating too many carbs and we go in that direction,” Manning said.
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Food Briefs: OK’sadilla!, Rococo and more
“It’s that central Texas, German-style barbecue, focusing on brisket and prime, all-natural meats,” Woodruff said.